怍 (zuò) - to be ashamed & to feel embarrassed

怍Tone 4

zuò ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

志

怍 · zuò

to be ashamed;

to feel embarrassed;

to change facial expression due to shame or embarrassment.

to be ashamedto feel embarrassedto change facial expression due to shame or

Usage highlights

to feel ashamedashamed expressionwithout shameto change countenanceshamefaced

Synonyms

  • 愧— ashamed, guilty
  • 惭— ashamed, embarrassed
  • 羞— shy, ashamed

Antonyms

  • 傲— proud, arrogant
  • 骄— arrogant, proud

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt ashamed (面有愧怍).
  • I am ashamed to face my teacher (愧怍面对老师).
  • His expression changed due to shame (色怍).

Collocations

  • to feel ashamed(愧怍)
  • ashamed expression(色怍)
  • without shame(无愧无怍)
  • to change countenance(变怍)
  • shamefaced(惭怍)

Idioms

  • Without shame or remorse(无愧无怍)
  • Face shows shame(面有愧怍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with Confucian values of shame and moral integrity.
  • Reflects traditional emphasis on maintaining face and proper social conduct.
  • Used in classical texts to describe moral discomfort and ethical awareness.

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